Segment
1. Michelin Primacy 4+ Premium2. Kumho Ecsta HS52 Upper-middle
Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Michelin Primacy 4+
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (63%) than Kumho (54%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta HS52 has a better rating of 81% compared to 79% of the Michelin Primacy 4+. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta HS52 was done in 2022, compared to 2023 when was the Michelin Primacy 4+ first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Vibilagare 2024 215/55 R17 test, where both the Ecsta HS52 and the Primacy 4+ were tested. See more mutual tests below.
| # | Kumho Ecsta HS52 | Michelin Primacy 4+ | Add to comparison |
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| Dimensions | R14 - R18 | R16 - R21 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
2. Kumho Ecsta HS52 5.67
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Michelin Primacy 4+ Highly recommended2. Kumho Ecsta HS52 Good
Worst rating in test
2. Kumho Ecsta HS52 Good
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet circle cornering
Wet handling
Wet braking according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
2. Kumho Ecsta HS52 ? dB
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Mileage
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Points total | ||||||
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| Best values in test | 87 | ||||||
| Kumho Ecsta HS52 | 84 | ||||||
| Michelin Primacy 4+ | 75 | ||||||
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| Kumho Ecsta HS52 Rating: Good | |||||||
| Michelin Primacy 4+ Rating: Exemplary | |||||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 35,4 | 25,8 | |||||
| Kumho Ecsta HS52 | 35,4 | 26,1 | |||||
| Michelin Primacy 4+ | 36,3 | 27,7 | |||||
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| Name | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | |||||
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| Best values in test | 1,6 | 1,7 | |||||
| Kumho Ecsta HS52 Rating: Good | 2,8 | 2,1 | |||||
| Michelin Primacy 4+ Rating: Good | 1,7 | 2,2 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 104,7 | 106 | 103,4 | ||||
| Kumho Ecsta HS52 | 96,9 | 94,3 | 99,5 | ||||
| Michelin Primacy 4+ | 102,6 | 103,9 | 101,4 | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1 | ||||||
| Kumho Ecsta HS52 Rating: Recommended | 1 | ||||||
| Michelin Primacy 4+ Rating: Highly recommended | 1 | ||||||
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| Name | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | |||||
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| Best values in test | 1,3 | 1,8 | |||||
| Kumho Ecsta HS52 Rating: Good | 2,7 | 2,3 | |||||
| Michelin Primacy 4+ Rating: Good | 1,6 | 2,3 | |||||
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